Periyar (river)

Periyar (meaning: big river) is the longest river and the river with the largest discharge potential in the Indian state of Kerala. It is one of the few perennial rivers in the region and provides drinking water for several major towns. The Periyar is of utmost significance to the economy of Kerala. It generates a significant proportion of Kerala's electrical power via the Idukki Dam and flows along a region of industrial and commercial activity. The river also provides water for irrigation and domestic use throughout its course besides supporting a rich fishery. Due to these reasons, the river has been named the "Lifeline of Kerala".Kochi city, in the vicinity of the river mouth draws its water supply from Aluva, an upstream site sufficiently free of seawater intrusion. Twenty five percent of Kerala's industries are along the banks of river Periyar. These are mostly crowded within a stretch of 5 kilometres (3 mi) in the Eloor-Edayar region (Udhyogamandal), about 10 kilometres (6 mi) north of Kochi harbor.

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Man, son drown in Periyar River

The Times of India 23 Mar 2025
In a tragic incident, a father-son duo drowned in Periyar River in Malayattoor, on Sunday evening ... As per reports, they accidentally drowned in the river ... Officers said that the river in this region has ...
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Saswathikananda’s death: HC dismisses reprobe plea

The Times of India 18 Mar 2025
Kochi ... Swami Saswathikananda allegedly drowned at the bathing ghat on the banks of the Periyar River in Aluva at 9am on July 1, 2002. An initial investigation by the local police concluded that the death resulted from drowning ... .
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Survey works initiated for dyke wall, surveillance road along Eloor-Edayar stretch of Periyar

The Hindu 17 Mar 2025
The survey is a preliminary step toward implementing the project, which is part of the long-term initiatives under the Periyar River Action Plan ....
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